Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread- Page 28

[Flowerlovestage5]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:13pm

My second time since seeing Peters and Garner in late February. A beautiful performance today, by all involved. The tears streaming down her face during the Parade number is something I will never forget.  Garber evolved significantly in the months past. Many standing ovations. Just glorious.  The entire orchestra stood during the Dolly number, as intermittent standing ovations broke out. 

Updated On: 7/15/18 at 07:13 PM

[BwayJudd]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:30pm

There were 7 standing ovations in the orchestra, including standing for just about all of the Title number. After we stood the second time, we just didn’t sit down. Absolutely amazing afternoon, many years from cast and audience alike. There was extra love for all of the cast, and it truly felt like a closing of the show rather than just their last. Still processing all the feelings!

[trowalicious]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:36pm

The title number felt like a rock concert - the orchestra sprung to its feet the moment Bernadette appeared at the top of the stairs and did not want to sit down. She was definitely tearing up, as were a few people around me. One of the most joyous moments I've experienced in the theater. Victor also received extended applause after his numbers.

 

[lesmizsaigon]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:58pm

What an experience that was. Iconic and breathtaking. This was my fourth time seeing Bernadette, and this was probably the best. The way the audience just showered her with love is indescribable. I was pretty much crying as the curtain fell down on Bernadette and Victor.

Only downside is the idiot sitting in front of me guffawing and just being plain obnoxious. I love the show too but goodness he needed to be more considerate of others around him.

Anyway, I can’t even imagine how closing night will be. Thank you Bernadette for your wonderful turn as Dolly!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:15pm

Where were you sitting? I may have been the "idiot" in front of you.

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:20pm

lesmizsaigon said: "What an experience that was. Iconic and breathtaking. This wasmy fourth time seeing Bernadette, and this was probably the best. The way the audience just showered her with loveis indescribable. I was pretty much crying as the curtain fell down on Bernadette and Victor.

Only downside is the idiot sitting in front of me guffawing and just being plain obnoxious. I love the show too but goodness he needed to be more considerate of others around him.

Anyway, I can’t even imagine how closing night will be. Thank you Bernadette for your wonderful turn as Dolly!"

Was the "idiot" in front of you wearing red? 

Dollypop

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:27pm

I most certainly was wearing red!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:26pm

sounds like it was a great final show for Peters. Wish I could have been there.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:34pm

Sorry. You sold me your ticket!

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:40pm

Dollypop said: "Sorry. You sold me your ticket!"

I'm very proud to say I sold you MY ticket, Dollypop! 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:47pm

...and it was a very good seat, indeed!

Thank you!

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:53pm

Dollypop said: "...and it was a very good seat, indeed!

Thank you!"

You're welcome, and glad to hear it, since I have practically the same seat for closing night!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 10:22pm

You have to lean forward a bit to see the passarelle, but it's fine.

[BroadwayBeebe]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 7:02am

Dollypop said: "You have to lean forward a bit to see the passarelle, but it's fine."

Dollypop, where were you seated? My hunch says you were the person in red having the best time in front row center of the balcony with the infectious energy. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 8:37am

That was me!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 8:38am

My 88th time!

[lovebwy]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 9:00am

The very first Broadway show I saw was The Magic Show in 1978. My mom took me for my 8th birthday. And, now the final show I will likely get to s'ee with my mom was Bernadette Peters' final performance of Hello, Dolly! It couldn't have been more perfect.

Peters is adorable. In good voice (all things considered) and looks AMAZING.There were times when she looked like a beautiful painting of a woman at the turn of the century.

The moment she appeared at the top of the staircase was maybe the most exciting moment I ever witnessed in the theater. It was electric. A few of the waiters had tears rolling down their faces. The affection they have for this lady was palpable.

I'm a big Patti fan, but yesterday,I finally understood how La Peters could rile an audience just as well.

I feel so lucky. Mom loved it too.

[dramagoer]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:23am

BP could not be more different than BM, but I feel lucky to have seen them both. I actually preferred Garber to DHP

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:45am

Garber has really grown in the role. He wasn't that good 6 months ago.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:54am

All the reactions from last night have me very excited to be at Donna's final AND closing night. Dolly! twice in 5 days! Can't wait!!!

[lovebwy]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:07am

Yesterday was my first time ever seeing any production of Hello Dolly.

I have a question. I'm sure it's a stupid question. But I'm so curious.

How is it that Dolly is suddenly eating her meal in a court room?

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:08am

Final bows are on YT now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFiYJx_e9s

[KFC1991]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:13am

lovebwy said: "Yesterday was my first time ever seeing any production of Hello Dolly.

I have a question. I'm sure it's a stupid question. But I'm so curious.

How is it that Dolly is suddenly eating her meal in a court room? "

The joke is that Dolly has such an unstoppable will that even though the plot has advanced to the next day, dolly will not be stopped from eating her meal! So, the rest of the cast is in the court house on Sunday morning watching her eat at the restaurant on the night before, if that makes sense.

BTW, how was your box seat?

[lovebwy]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:25am

KFC1991 said: "

The joke is that Dolly has such an unstoppable will that even though the plot has advanced to the next day, dolly will not be stopped from eating her meal! So, the rest of the cast is in the court house on Sunday morning watching her eat at the restaurant on the night before,"

Again, I'm sure it's my own slowness on the uptake at play here, but I don't understand your explaination. Are you saying that Dolly's hunger is so powerful, that it caused a rip in the space/time continuem, so the people in the courtroom can see her?

The box seat was good. Lots of action really close! Though, as mentioned you do miss some stuff.

 

 

 

[Skip23]

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:49am

Yeah. That’s exactly what lovebway is saying.

The magic of the theatre.

And I always wonder what those poor cast members are thinking when they have to stand there for 10 minutes while Dolly does her eating schtick!